Salary Comparison
San Jose vs Los Angeles
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | San Jose | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 202 | 176 |
| Median rent 1BR | $3,200 | $2,700 |
| Median home price | $1,400,000 | $950,000 |
| Population | 1,027,000 | 3,979,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | San Jose | Los Angeles | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | $271,090 | +$0 |
| PMO Director | $291,660 | $204,370 | +$87,290 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $291,660 | $204,370 | +$87,290 |
| Senior Program Manager | $291,660 | $204,370 | +$87,290 |
| Corporate Counsel | $301,320 | $194,410 | +$106,910 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $201,780 | $132,330 | +$69,450 |
| Sales Manager | $201,780 | $132,330 | +$69,450 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $213,110 | $160,920 | +$52,190 |
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